**Early 2026-27 efbet Liga results highlight a clear split at the bottom of the 14-team table after nine matchdays.** Dunav Ruse, Lokomotiv Sofia, Cherno More Varna, Lokomotiv Plovdiv, Septemvri Sofia, and Botev Vratsa occupy the lower positions with four to eight points each, posting negative goal differences and multiple defeats. These sides face stiffer competition from established mid-table clubs and the dominant Levski Sofia, Ludogorets, and CSKA sides. Key influences include limited squad depth, recent managerial turnover, and the structural shift to a smaller league that increases relegation pressure. Recent reinforcements at bigger clubs and ongoing fixture congestion for lower-ranked teams further shape early trader views on which sides are most at risk of dropping to the Second League by season’s end.